The Asus ROG Chimera is the most interesting gaming laptop launch at IFA 2017 so far. Here’s everything you need to know. The ROG Chimera is the world’s first laptop with a 144Hz display. It’s not often we start a laptop specifications rundown with the screen, but those who have experienced 144Hz screen

Microsoft is going all-out to get the world into ‘mixed reality’, but what exactly is it and when will you be able to dive in? Here’s everything you need to know about mixed reality, including the headsets, software and games you’ll be experiencing when it launches. What is Mixed Reality? Mixed reality,

Acer’s latest PC is its most powerful ever, coming equipped with components that are ready to smash any task you throw at it. Oh, and it comes on wheels. The Predator Orion 9000 is the company’s first gaming-oriented workstation PC, packing the new Intel X299 chipset that give it access to the highest-e

Ever wanted to catch a glimpse under the sea? The PowerRay is an underwater drone that lets you do just that, and it might help you catch your dinner, too. Think of a drone and you’ll probably think of something like the DJI Mavic Pro, the GoPro Karma or Parrot Mambo. Namely, you think of something that

The name of Apple’s next three smartphones may have been revealed, giving us a better idea of what to expect at this month’s launch event. It’s always a bit of a guessing game, trying to work out what Apple will name it’s next smartphone. In recent times, we’ve come to expect a tick-tock naming protocol

Samsung’s next smartphone – the rumoured Galaxy S9 – could launch sooner than previously believed, according to a new report. Typically, phone makers will stick to a fairly consistent launch cycle for their new devices. That’s because it means consumers don’t get burned out, and allows phone makers to c

Still not managed to get your hands on Battlefield 1? Well Xbox owners are in luck, because we’ve spotted a ruddy good deal on the award-winning shooter. Game is selling Dice’s Battlefield 1 on Xbox One for a bargain price of £17.99, which is well below the retailer’s usual price of £49.99. That’s not b

The upcoming Apple HomePod could be the easiest smart speaker to set up, courtesy of a quirky sound-based pairing method. New gadgets are great, but setting them up can often be experience-ruining. Fortunately, Apple may be looking to introduce an ingenious pairing method that makes it easy to connect t

It’s now possible to dive straight into the latest iteration of Elder Scrolls Online for less than a tenner – and we’ve got all the details. Digital retailer CDKeys is selling Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited plus the huge Morrowind DLC for PC, all for a bargain price of £9.39. This is a massive

It seems there’s still confusion over the name of Apple’s next iPhone, just days before the handset is due to be unveiled. We’ve heard all manner of rumoured names for Apple’s next iPhone, and the online leakers still seem no surer of what the device will be called than before. Yesterday, we published a

What is TalkTalk TV?As is the case with its main rival, BT, TalkTalk's TV service is an add-on for broadband customers. Via the YouView-based set-top box, TalkTalk TV delivers a combination of free-to-air channels using Freeview HD and a range of on-demand and live-streamed premium content.TalkTalk TV –

What is the Virgin V6?In terms of hardware, Virgin and Sky were pretty much level-pegging until Sky Q was launched. At that point, Sky took a huge lead, with a brand-new interface, 4K content and an impressive multiroom system that made the Virgin TiVo box look positively old-fashioned. With the V6, Vir

What is the Humax HB-1100S?The HB-1100S is a high-definition Freesat box with a ‘roll-back’ TV guide that makes it easy to watch programmes on demand over Wi-Fi. As well as watching more than 200 free satellite TV channels, you can access catch-up TV players such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and My5 –

An opening look at Virgin's Sky Q rivalVirgin's proper stab at a TiVo box was years ago, so it's time for a massive update. That's where the Virgin V6 comes in. It's Virgin's latest TV player and recorder, which promises 10 times more power than the previous generation. New tricks include 4K and HDR com

What is Sky Ultra HD?Sky Ultra HD is a new service that brings 4K satellite broadcasts and downloads to UK living rooms for the first time.It’s available to Sky subscribers with Sky Q Silver boxes, and offers a mix of sport, drama, movies and documentaries in the Ultra HD format.The quantity and excelle

Sky Ultra HD hands-on – The 4K service your TV's been waiting for?The days of 4K TV owners living on a diet of upscaled HD are finally coming to an end. Netflix and Amazon are both streaming handy amounts of native 4K, and Ultra HD Blu-ray is alive and kicking. And now the UK is even on the verge of hav